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Patient Account Representative - Insurance

Olmsted Medical Center

Job overview

1.0 FTE, day shift. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

  • Review insurance claims prior to submission to identify and resolve errors, ensuring accurate and timely billing in accordance with payer guidelines.
  • Monitor claim status and follow up with insurance carriers on delayed or unpaid claims.
  • Review and resolve denied claims in collaboration with payers and patients.
  • Post insurance payments, adjustments, and remittance activity accurately to patient accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve credit balances and billing discrepancies.
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing and insurance.
  • Document all actions and follow-up activities within the billing system.
  • Maintain current knowledge of payer guidelines, updates, payer websites, and payer portals.
  • Support development and implementation of department procedures and workflows.
  • Participate in department meetings, focus groups, training opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain data integrity within billing systems by following established workflows and standards.
  • Review reports and work queues to support A/R goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications

  • College certificate, associate degree, or equivalent related experience required.
  • Experience in medical billing, patient accounts, or healthcare revenue cycle operations preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance payers, billing processes, claim submission, and reimbursement workflows.
  • Experience with claim follow-up, denial management, and appeals preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn billing systems, software, and payer websites/portals.
  • Effective communication skills for interacting with insurance companies, internal departments, team members, and patients.
  • Strong math skills with a basic understanding of the revenue cycle.
  • Understanding of Provider Based Billing (PBB) preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Additional details

  • Minimum education: Associate degree
  • Minimum experience: None
Benefits & Perks

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Adoption assistance plan

Location

Minnesota, US

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Remote work allowed

Yes

Posted

2 weeks ago

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